Installations

Since 2001, Lincoln has worked closely with all levels of the armed services to create a new and vastly improved standard of military housing. Today, we are proud to say that we have developed or manage more than 36,000 military family homes across the country.

Why Military Housing

Military housing provides military service members and their families many benefits over living in civilian housing. The benefits of living in military housing include utilities & renters insurance*, no credit checks or deposits, and events. *Renters Insurance may vary based on location.

Current Residents

At Lincoln Military Housing, we strive to continually improve the quality of life for service members and their families. With input from our military families and partners, we achieve our goal by offering comprehensive programs and services that address the needs of military families.

Who We Are

Since 1965, Lincoln Property Company has distinguished itself as an innovator in real estate development and management. This includes residential, retail, commercial, office, industrial and mixed-use developments with a presence in more than 200 markets worldwide.

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The entire Lincoln Military Housing team is honored to serve those who protect America. We know “Every Mission Begins at Home” and will work tirelessly to be sure that we exceed our residents’ and our partners’ expectations. Let us know how we can serve you.

General Questions

Privatized housing is also referred to as Public Private Venture (PPV) housing. It is owned by a private partner and governed by a business agreement in which the DoD has limited rights and responsibilities. The private entity is responsible for managing the construction, renovation, maintenance and day-to-day maintenance and services of the community. PPV housing may be located on or off government property and may be former military housing.

The DoD has mandated that all Military Housing eventually will be privatized.The reason behind this mandate is that private partners are able to more efficiently build, renovate, and manage housing, and at less expense than the government. The private partners are also incentivized to provide quality products, management, and services. The success of these partnerships is tied to the number of service members who choose to live in installation housing. Therefore, the private partner has incentives to keep the homes and surrounding grounds well-maintained and the residents pleased.

No. Like all military family housing, service members are not required to live in privatized housing (PPV) and may use their BAH to pay for private sector housing. The DoD’s goal is to create privatized housing developments that are places where military members will want to live. This is accomplished by building new housing and/or renovating existing housing, and providing services and amenities that prove important to military families. If the Service Member elects to live in PPV housing, the BAH is paid directly to the private partner when an allotment is initiated.

The DoD has designed a portfolio management and monitoring tool for the purpose of monitoring PPV property management. Named the Program Evaluation Plan (PEP), it is a semi-annual reporting system that includes detailed information submitted by each of the Services to OSD regarding their portfolios of MHPI projects, including information about deal structures, government costs, use of government authorities and ongoing program performance. OSD uses this information to monitor the program’s progress, to perform financial and performance oversight, and to implement program improvements. However, each service and installation military personnel is responsible for making sure that the developers are complying with the conditions stipulated in their contracts.

Renter’s insurance, which is paid by Lincoln with a $250 deductible, is included, and covers your personal belongings up to $10,000. It is strongly recommended that all residents obtain additional coverage from their agent as most residents have total contents valued far above the $10,000 covered within the Lincoln policy. This is only a brief summary of the coverage and deductibles, please contact your District Office for a full description of the policy.

Rents are based on the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). Currently, your BAH covers both your rent and utilities at all Lincoln Military Housing communities. Each year a review is conducted by the DoD for the housing markets near each installation. Once determined by the DoD, the BAH is adjusted according to market conditions, and reflects the average cost of housing based on ZIP code. It is then adjusted on an annual basis as market conditions change. For more information on BAH, visit http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/.

Your BAH covers your rent, renters insurance, gas, water, and average electricity usage. Most housing is metered and follows the Resident Energy Conservation Program (RECP). Please visit LincolnRECP.com if you would like to learn more about the RECP. If you choose to live in the private sector, your utilities may not be included, making them your responsibility to pay.

No. Lincoln does not require a security deposit for your home. However, if you are approved for a pet, we may require a deposit for your animal. A one-month rent security deposit may be required before moving into your home if you choose not to pay by allotment.

You may or may not have a choice of where you can live, depending on your military installation and the number of people in your household. Some installations have the luxury of a waiting list if you prefer to wait until another home is available, while others will put your name at the bottom of the list if you turn down what is offered. This is controlled by the Housing Office, so be sure to check with your Base Housing Office for more information.